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Welcome to one of Canada's leading faculties of Education

Personalized pathways to fit your undergraduate experience and flexible programs designed to accommodate working professionals.

Graduate Programs in Education

Online and face-to-face, full-time and part-time programs designed to accommodate the busy working professional


Masters

Graduate Programs in Education offers Master of Education (MEd), Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) programs in Educational Research and Educational Psychology. There are both course-based and thesis-based options. Explore which would be the best fit for you. 

Master’s Degrees in Educational Research

Master's degrees in Educational Psychology

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Doctoral

Graduate Programs in Education offer both our Doctor of Education (EdD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs.  The EdD is a blended (face-to-face and online delivery) program designed to accommodate working professionals and students who reside in or outside of the city of Calgary. The PhD programs are research intensive full-time programs. PhDs offered include the PhD in Educational Research, PhD in Counselling Psychology and PhD in School & Applied Psychology. 

Doctoral Programs in Education

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Certificates and Diplomas

The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies is cohort-based, part-time, and delivered over a year to accommodate busy working professionals. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate are eligible to apply for admission into the Graduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies. Graduate Diploma holders will be eligible to apply for admission into the MEd Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Topics are delivered face-to-face, fully online, or blended (combined face-to-face and online). Find the topic that interests you!

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Still have questions? Connect with us at gpe@ucalgary.ca or through the Contact Us page

Undergraduate Programs in Education

The Werklund School of Education offers five pathways to obtain a Bachelor of Education but we're more than just an undergraduate degree program! 

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Partner Teacher Opportunities

Mentoring pre-service teachers is not only a valuable way to ensure continued excellence in the profession but it also serves as an excellent leadership and professional development opportunity for mentor teachers.

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Mentorship

The Werklund Mentorship Program is a valuable platform for building networks between pre-service teachers and seasoned professionals. It provides an opportunity for recent grads and experienced educators to give back and connect with final-year students.

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BEd Program Pathways

Looking for more information on our Bachelor of Education offerings? We have five flexible pathways to a BEd, including Community-Based options for students in rural and remote localities. We are more than just an undergraduate degree program!

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Partner teachers are key to our students’ success

The Werklund School’s Bachelor of Education program ensures pre-service teachers are prepared for the classrooms of today while also fostering the innovation that will lead us to the classrooms of tomorrow. A cornerstone of our program is time in the field. The mentoring of new teachers is something that we value highly and your partnership in this critical endeavour is greatly appreciated.

Learn more

Have questions regarding Partner Teacher opportunities, Mentorship or our BEd pathways? Connect with an Undergraduate Advisor

Why choose Werklund School of Education for your Bachelor of Education degree?

Ranked 4th in Canada in Education and Teaching

QS World University Rankings, 2023

$1.5M in student awards & scholarships

20 weeks practicum experience

8 international volunteer partnerships

on 5 different continents.

5 flexible pathways to a BEd

Including Community- Based options for students in rural and remote localities

Courses and pedagogy focused on progressive disciplines

such as STEM, Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Digital Technologies

Experiential learning with 20+ partner organizations

including the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Calgary Stampede, and Junior Achievement Southern Alberta

Land-based learning opportunities

From Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and facilitators

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